It occurs in two forms, distinguished by age of onset and other characteristics. Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD, formerly called adult polycystic kidney disease) is the most common type of cystic disease of the kidneys.
The DASH diet took the No. 1 spot in best overall diet in the U.S. News and World Report's Best Diets 2012. The DASH eating plan is recommended by the NIH's National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) which states: Use the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) eating plan as a guide.
Who Should Follow the DASH Diet? The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend the DASH eating plan as a model for healthy eating for everyone! The whole family can enjoy the DASH diet. And of course, the DASH diet was developed to help people lower their blood pressure.